Top general contractors deliver world-class facilities by hiring superior talent and improving productivity, which, in turn, enhance
construction productivity and competitive advantage.
Yet the steps to achieve and maintain a thriving organization are a little more complex. What are the key components that make
for successful projects and thriving organizations? After 20 years of studying the industry, Trimble has compiled the seven most-
common habits that highly successful, best-in-class organizations deploy to boost organizational performance and yield impressive
direct and soft benefits.
This list was inspired by The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey and we have used that concept to come up
with our own 7 Habits of Highly Effective Project Teams. Before we outline the seven common habits in depth, it's important to
understand the general definition of a habit within the construction environment. To paraphrase famed leadership guru Stephen R.
Covey, a habit is the intersection of knowing what to do, possessing the skills to do it, and desiring to get it done. In essence, a habit
combines inspirational leadership with standard operating procedures and effective training.
Best-in-class facility owners understand this dynamic very well. They realize that it takes more than mere words to achieve a
successful project. They have learned that to create lasting change within their own teams—and extend that change to subcontractors,
architects/engineers, and owners — they must define clear processes, train teams on how to follow them, and create a desire
(incentive) for the team to want to do something differently.
With that in mind, here's an inside look at the top 7 Habits of Highly Effective Project Teams.
INTRODUCTION
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